50 Pfennigs - Attendorn 1920 front 50 Pfennigs - Attendorn 1920 back
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50 Pfennigs - Attendorn

1920 year
Zinc 3.3 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Attendorn (notgeld) (Prussian province of Westphalia)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1920
Value
50 Pfennigs (50 Pfennige) (0.50)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Zinc
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85391
Rarity index
76%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NOTGELD 1920
50
★ PFENNIG ★

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Westfalen]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Pfennigs - Attendorn 1920 coin is that it was issued during a time of economic crisis in Germany, specifically during the hyperinflation period of the 1920s. The coin was made of zinc, which was a cheaper alternative to traditional metals like copper or silver, and it weighed only 3.3 grams, making it a lightweight and portable option for everyday transactions. Despite its small size and value, the coin still holds historical significance as a symbol of the economic challenges faced by Germany during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  20000 - - - - - -

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